The Veterinary Technician provides essential hands-on nursing care, including surgical assistance, anesthesia monitoring, and dental procedures. They are also responsible for administering medications, performing diagnostics, and educating clients on treatment plans.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a Credentialed Veterinary Technician (CVT, LVT, LVMT, RVT) or eligible to sit for the VTNE. Strong surgical and dental skills, along with comfort working with canines, felines, and exotic pets, are required.
professional certificateMedication AdministrationNursing CareClient EducationSurgical AssistanceAnesthesia MonitoringPatient History TakingMedical Record MaintenanceDental RadiographsLaboratory Sample CollectionDental ProphylaxisIn-house DiagnosticsExotic Pet Care
Job description
VCA West Suburban Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Veterinary Technician to join our exceptional team!
Schedule: Full-time opp with rotating Saturdays.
Compensation $21.00 – $26.00/hour Pay range is negotiable based on experience, education, skills, and credentials.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us: Surgery-Focused Opportunity: We're looking for a skilled technician who thrives in a surgical environment and has a strong interest in anesthesia, patient monitoring, and perioperative nursing care.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with our veterinarians while supporting a wide variety of surgical procedures.
Collaborative & Supportive Team: Join a dedicated group of professionals who value mentorship, teamwork, and high-quality patient care.
We foster an environment where technicians are empowered to utilize their skills, continue learning, and make a meaningful impact every day.
Advanced Patient Care: Our hospital is equipped to support comprehensive medical and surgical care, allowing technicians to fully utilize their technical and nursing skills while providing exceptional patient outcomes.
Unique Caseload: In addition to caring for dogs and cats, our team also works with exotic and pocket pets, providing a diverse and rewarding clinical experience.
Established Community Presence: For more than 60 years, we have built lasting relationships with our clients by providing compassionate care, client education, and exceptional service.
The Opportunity As a Veterinary Technician, you’ll play an essential role in patient care and client experience.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technician who enjoys hands-on nursing care, teamwork, and continuing to grow their skills in a supportive environment.
What You’ll Do Assist with a variety of surgical procedures and treatments Calculate, induce, monitor, and recover anesthesia patients Monitor vital signs and respond appropriately throughout surgical procedures Provide exceptional perioperative nursing care and patient advocacy Perform dental prophylaxis, charting, and dental radiographs Collect laboratory samples and perform in-house diagnostics Administer medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians Obtain patient histories, exams/TPR, and vaccines Educate clients on treatment plans, medications, and at-home care Maintain accurate and thorough medical records Support a collaborative team environment focused on outstanding patient care What We’re Looking For Strong anesthesia knowledge and surgical nursing experience Confidence monitoring patients under anesthesia and during recovery Experience with dental procedures and dental radiographs Total Rewards As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, which may include: Health & Well-being Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Paid vacation and sick time Paid parental leave Infertility and gender affirmation benefits Mental wellness resources including Headspace and Lyra Health Financial wellness tools including Vault Professional Development Continuing Education allowance and PTO WOOF University – extensive virtual CE opportunities Opportunities to participate in Clinical Studies programs Discover Additional Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) About VCA At VCA Animal Hospitals, we’re passionate about delivering world-class veterinary care while supporting the people who make it possible.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Paid Vacation
Sick Time
401(k) With Company Match
Mental Wellness Resources
Continuing Education Allowance
Financial Wellness Tools
Employee Pet Discounts
Infertility Benefits
Gender Affirmation Benefits
Continuing Education PTO
As part of Mars Veterinary Health, we’re committed to helping our teams grow while making a lasting impact on pets and the people who love them.
Your Next Career Step Starts Here Whether you’re ready to grow your skills, advance your career, or join a hospital that values mentorship and teamwork, VCA Animal Hospitals is the place for you.
We’d love to meet you—apply today.
Location
518 N Warwick Ave, Westmont, IL 60559 If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits
We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development). We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.
